On Sunday morning, CEO of Michael's Salon and Spa, Michael Schuh was reading the Dayton Daily News when he turned the page and saw a picture of long-time friend, Margaret Vinci Heldt, creator of the iconic beehive hairstyle.

Michael remembers Heldt from his competition days in the 1970's:

"I would be competing on stage, and she was always there in the crowd. Margaret and I would talk after the hair shows, and we joked that she was my #1 fan. It was exciting to see her grow professionally into the Grand Dame of Chicago hair salons."

You've been hearing about the "Bronde" hair color trend for awhile now in the big publications (Glamour, Cosmo, Stylelist, etc.) - think Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bündchen and 90% of Victoria's Secret models - but do you know the best way to get the look?


Balayage is the highlighting technique used to "paint" on highlights to achieve the natural-looking, sun-kissed highlights of the bronde look. Michael's designers studied this technique from the masters at Jacques Dessange in Paris and brought it back here to Dayton to train the rest of Michael's talented stylists.

We love the balayage hair color technique because it's a natural-looking alternative to traditional foil highlights. The stylist has complete control of the placement and intensity of the highlights.

What do you think of the bronde look? Is balayage a highlight technique you would like to try?

While perusing online, we found some beauty words of wisdom that we couldn't wait to share. This wisdom comes from Lucky magazine's article 10 essential beauty tips. Check out the entire article for great beauty advice for women of any age. Here are the 2 nuggets of wisdom to keep in mind at your next visit to the beauty salon:

7. The hairstylist/aesthetician/manicurist who spends her time trashing the job the last person did on you is the hairstylist/aesthetician/manicurist you need to replace, stat. Truly talented people focus on bringing out the best in you, not telling you what's wrong with you.
Sally Hershberger ain't cheap, but a cut with her is better than any outfit.

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9. You wear your haircut every day, so think about that when agonizing over the price: You. Wear it. Every. Day. So it could cost more than your shoes and that would still be a reasonable thing.

What do you think? Have you spent more on your haircut than your shoes? What's the ROI (return on investment) of your new stiletto boots vs. a cut and color with a Michael's designer?

Millions of men - and women - experience thinning hair or overall hair loss. Revivogen has formulated a solution with natural ingredients to provide an easy, three-step solution to target the root cause of hair loss. The revolutionary Scalp Therapy, Bio-Cleansing Shampoo, and Thickening Conditioner were developed by a dermatologist to provide maximum results naturally.

Revivogen was created by Dr. Khadavi, MD a board certified dermatologist. Recently, Dr. Khadavi spoke to EXTRA about this great product, available here at Michael's Salon in Dayton, Ohio.

Thinning hair, especially for women, can be a very emotional process. Ask your designer at Michael's about the different treatments we have that may be able to help.

This is nothing new for our avid Today Show fans, but in case you missed yesterday's show, Hoda got a Keratin Treatment and talked about the process.

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Hoda: I can't wait to go to the beach! Now I don't have to worry, I planned so much of my life around...
Kathy Lee: This could CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Michael's has had many clients schedule Keratin treatments before heading on vacation to humid destinations - the Keratin smooths the hair's cuticle to take away frizz and leave hair soft, shiny and manageable. You can still wear your hair curly after a Keratin treatment, but it will be frizz-free. This is why the treatment is called a smoothing treatment, it is more than a traditional straightening treatment.

Have you had a keratin treatment? Were you as impressed as Hoda was?

Yes, Salon City Magazine selected Dayton's premiere salon and spa number 9 on their HOT 100 Salons in America!

We absolutely LOVE it when clients take time to offer us feedback on their experiences at Michael's. Good or bad, we want to know what you think (of course we love the good, but if we can make your experience better in some way, please let us know). On the left side of Michael's website is a 'Share your experience' box that goes to our general manager. It's like having her direct phone extension.

We recently received a comment from one of our Over 40 Makeover winners, Digma, about her experience:

I started to go to Michael's Salon in 2007. I won a facial at a fundraiser from church. My first experience at Michael's was awesome. I love the massages a lot and like all the beauty products.

I was sooo excited when I won the 40+ make over. Jodi did an excellent job with me. Paula did the perfect job in my makeup. I really look like a model. My friends at work are really impressed.

I recommend all personnel from the salon. They are all good. I love you girls! Thanks,
Digma

Thank YOU Digma for taking the time to send us a message! Check out Digma's before and after photos here - she was a great model. Another interesting fact, our makeovers - including Digma's - have already been featured on Modern Salon! After the success of our first Looking for Faces call for submissions, we will be doing another call for submissions soon! Keep an eye here on our blog for more details as they are available.

In the meantime, don't be shy and let us know how we are doing at Michael's!

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We all want long thick eyelashes, but unfortunately, some of us aren't blessed to look like we could be in a mascara commercial (FYI: the women in the commercials are probably wearing fake lashes). So what's a girl to do? You could stick to the time-tested regimen of eyelash curler + loads of mascara, but if you're not getting the results you desire, check out these options Michael's is offering women in the Dayton area.

NovaLash® Eyelash Extensions
For celebrity-approved lashes, check out NovaLash eyelash extensions. You've probably read about NovaLash in popular magazines (O, the Oprah magazine, Lucky, OK! Magazine, In Touch Weekly, Modern Salon and more) but did you know you can get NovaLash extensions here at Michael's Salon?

The physician and cosmetic chemist formulated lash extension system developed for your health and safety... the educated choice.

NovaLash is one of the safest options for women looking to boost their lashes. There's no need to worry about adhesives tearing your lashes out or damaging them. At Michael's, a licensed esthetician will apply NovaLash lashes on your natural lashes. You won't have an adhesive line to cover up, because they attach to your lashes, not your eyelid. You won't have to worry about a line of lashes separating at the end of your wedding day or night out! NovaLash starts at $202 and will last for the growth cycle of the individual eyelashes - approximately 1-2 months. Touch-ups are recommended as your lashes have a natural life cycle.


To keep your extensions healthy and looking great, here are some tips:

• Avoid rubbing your eyes and lashes - this causes you to lose lashes!
• If you wear mascara, DO NOT USE WATERPROOF MASCARA. Waterproof formulas will dissolve the adhesive on your NovaLash lashes
• Avoid eye makeup cleansers containing glycol or carbonates - they can loosen the bond of your NovaLash extensions
• When using eye creams, try to avoid your lashes and eyelids. And again, don't use creams containing glycol or carbonates.

Revitalash® Eyelash Conditioner
If you're not crazy about the thought of extensions, we also offer Revitalash Eyelash Conditioner. Again, you've probably seen Revitalash in the press (In Style, Elle, O, the Oprah magazine, and many more). Revitalash is a unique eyelash conditioner that will help you achieve the natural beauty of longer, thicker, fuller looking eyelashes.


A very small amount of Revitalash is applied once a day. No matter how brittle, short, fragile, thin or sparse your eyelashes are, Revitalash can help you achieve your very own long, beautiful, healthy looking lashes. You can purchase Revitalash at Michael's for $135.


Jane Iredale False Lashes
Jane Iredale just released their new Professional Faux Lashes. These lashes are great because instead of strips that you have to cut to fit your eyelid, they are individual pieces you can apply where you want your lashes to be fuller. You can apply just to the outer lids, or across your entire lash line.


If you have a special event and want longer lashes just for one night, schedule a makeover with one of Michael's talented makeup artists. They will apply all of your makeup, and can add as many Jane Iredale faux lashes as you desire, for a minimal add-on.

Take care of your lashes
Whether you try false lashes or not, always always ALWAYS wash off your makeup at night. Sleeping in your makeup is not only bad for your skin, but also bad for your lashes. Wearing mascara overnight can cause your eyelashes to become fragile and break or fall out prematurely.

Have you tried eyelash extensions or conditioners? What was your experience?

We aren't the only ones talking about Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy - our designers have found articles about it in US Weekly, and a quick search on Keratin by Coppola's website features many articles highlighting Keratin treatments!

Visit keratincomplex.com to check out all of the attention this amazing process is getting. And if you look closely, you'll see that our price point (starting at $220) is much lower than many other salons:

We want to share a couple of mentions Michael's Salon has received in local and national media in the past week!

First, the local Centerville-Washington Township Times featured Michael's team with the University of Dayton Cheerleaders. We are proud to be the Official Salon of the UD Flyer Cheerleaders - and there's only a few more games left! Go Flyers!

Next, in the coming issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide, Michael's Salon is listed in Sophisiticate's Exclusive Salon Guide: "Where to go to get the hottest looks and the freshest styles in a town near you." Michael's was selected as THE salon to go to in Ohio:

"Transform yourself inside or out at this Dayton-area salon and spa. In addition to a full menu of hair services, Michael's also offers a full range of spa services, spray tanning, pampering packages and laser hair treatments. For a new 'do, opt for a design cut, starting at $27. If you're looking for a sleeker silhouette, try an anti-curl treatment, starting at $74. For those concerned with hair thinning, Michael's offers Laser Hair Therapy, which uses non-thermal, cool lasers to bathe the scalp and hair in a therapeutic red light for a fuller feeling of hair. Treatments start at $250 per month."

Grab the current issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide and flip back to the 'Clip & Snip' section. Look closely, and you'll see that Sophisticate's selected several - actually 9 - photos that were submitted by Michael's Salon. Some are older and have been published before, but there are some that haven't been published!

 

HOT 100
Salons in America
Summer 2009's
Hottest Salons & Beautymakers
( Salons in Red Advanced from Last Season's HOT 100 )

Michael’s Salon and Spa voted number 10 in the top 100 salons in America.

There are over 250,000 salons in America and Michael’s Salon and Spa makes the HOT 100 list. Ranking number 10 in Salon City Magazine’s Summer 2009 Hottest Salon and Beautymaker list.

 

The HOT 100 represents the most popular beautymakers in America. Salon City rates its HOT 100 by media artistry, popularity with clients, community, peers and industry involvement.

 

Congratulations to the entire staff at Michael’s Salon and Spa – Great Job!

 

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Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio is featured in Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide's April 2009 issue. Michael's Salon is showcased as where to go to get the hottest looks and freshest styles.

Kudos to hair designer Allison Kirkwood for creating this style with just a hint of color on model Emily McDermott. If you're looking for change and want an awesome new look for spring, head to Michael's.

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